Madonna fires back on Obama comments

Madonna has clarified comments she made Monday about President Obama after branding the president a “black Muslim” during a recent concert. The pop star said she was just poking fun at Obama opponents who claim that he is Muslim.

The Material Girl gave her backing to Obama during her show in Washington, D.C.

After comparing him to Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. in a video montage, Madonna, who had ‘Obama’ written on her back, told the audience, “Y’all better vote for (expletive) Obama, OK? For better or for worse, all right? We have a black Muslim in the White House.

“That’s some amazing (expletive). It means there is hope in this country. And Obama is fighting for gay rights, so support the man, (expletive).”

Following a backlash over her remarks, Madonna insists she was merely mocking some right-wing factions who believe the politician is a follower of Islam.

A statement from the star reads, “I was being ironic on stage. Yes, I know Obama is not a Muslim – though I know that plenty of people in this country think he is. And what if he were?

“The point I was making is that a good man is a good man, no matter who he prays to. I don’t care what religion Obama is – nor should anyone else in America.”